Heel Pain - Podiatrist in Redondo Beach, El Segundo and Torrance, CA

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Heel Pain Treatment - Podiatrist in Redondo Beach, El Segundo and Torrance, CA

Dr. Derick Ball of Far West Podiatric Medical Group discusses the symptoms, causes and treatments for Heel Pain.

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Heel Pain

Plantar fasciitis commonly traced to an inflammation of the ligament that stretches across the bottom of the foot. The condition can usually be treated effectively with conservative measures, such as use of anti-inflammatory medications, ice packs, stretching exercises, orthotic devices, and physical therapy.

Heel Pain  

Pain in the arch or heel is one of the most common foot problems, and affects all ages and activity levels.  The most sedentary to the most athletic patients present to our office with this condition. 

Heel and arch pain is most commonly caused by plantar fasciitis, an inflammation of the ligament on the bottom (plantar surface) of the foot.   

Plantar fasciitis pain is most often noticed upon arising in the morning or after a period of rest.  Pain is usually felt in the central heel or arch.  It usually feels better after you have walked a while, and then the pain often returns later. 

A full evaluation by your podiatric physician may include x-rays.  Sometimes a bone spur is present on the heel bone.  You may have heard this referred to as “heel spurs”. 

Plantar fasciitis is most often successfully treated without surgery.  Treatment options include stretching exercises, anti-inflammatory medications, biomechanical orthotics, physical therapy, and occasionally cortisone injections.   Rarely, chronic plantar fasciitis may require surgery or ESWT (extracorporeal shockwave therapy).  We will recommend a treatment plan tailored to your needs. 

The earlier treatment begins, the better the outcome. 

It is important to know that there are other possible, rarer causes of heel pain. These include fractures, masses, arthritis, injuries and others.  It is very important to have a thorough evaluation of your condition by a podiatric physician to rule out these possibilities.

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